Category Archives: Random

If I Could Switch Lives With a Fictional Character: James Bond

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Switching lives with a fictional character sounds fun until you consider the danger. But with a week in James Bond’s world—and the protections of being the hero—I could manage the martinis, tuxedos, fast cars and international intrigue. Continue reading →

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Just Once, I Wanted Wile E. Coyote to Win

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Wile E. Coyote had the plans, the determination and apparently an unlimited ACME account. The Road Runner had the ability to ignore the laws of physics. Is it any wonder I rooted for the villain? Continue reading →

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The Longest Book I’ve Ever Read: Demon Copperhead

Posted on September 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Technically, the Bible is the longest book I’ve read. But for a traditional novel, Demon Copperhead takes the prize — and somehow never felt too long. Continue reading →

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Since You Asked Twice…

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Three months after asking the exact same question, WordPress wants another answer. This time, the advice is simple: don’t get so focused on what’s next that you miss the life happening now. Continue reading →

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The Country’s Biggest Small Town—What Jacksonville Is Missing

Posted on September 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Jacksonville is huge, diverse and sprawling, but its downtown still lacks the energy and identity of a major city. Maybe what we need isn’t more shopping, but a place where people can make memories. Continue reading →

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My Longest Trip: Israel at 18, London and 6,600 Miles From Home

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Two days after turning 18, I left Sarasota for Israel on the longest trip of my life. More than 40 years later, the memories—from Galilee to Masada to one very questionable airplane door—are still vivid. Continue reading →

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The Story Between the Lines: The Man Who Lived the Twist Ending

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Will’s life began quietly enough. Then came Texas, a bank scandal, life as a fugitive, prison, and a writing career built on surprise endings. His own life may have contained the greatest twist of all. Continue reading →

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My Best Budget Travel Tip? Know People With Spare Bedrooms

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

WordPress asked for my best budget travel tip. There’s just one problem: I barely travel, I don’t own a passport, and my travel rewards program is knowing people with spare bedrooms. Continue reading →

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What’s Up, Doc? My Favorite Cartoon Character by a Mile

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Charlie Brown feels familiar. Bugs Bunny feels like the guy you wish you could be when life comes after you. Continue reading →

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How Your Mindset Affects Financial Success

Posted on September 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If having a positive mindset created wealth, I’d be a millionaire. Mindset matters, but probably not in the way most self-help books suggest. Continue reading →

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